The Virgin in a Robe Embroidered with Ears of Corn

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 1470/1480

The image shows a person standing in a slightly contorted profile view, facing towards the right side. The person has hands clasped together as if in prayer, a delicate profile with small eyes and a serene expression. They have long, flowing hair cascading down their shoulders and back, topped with a circular halo-like headdress. The individual wears a long, flowing blue garment with darker blue accents and a green sash or collar around the neck. They stand beside an altar or table, on which a chalice is placed alongside a smaller, unidentified object. In the background, there is a decorative element resembling draped garlands. To the side, a bordered architectural detail suggests a wall, and an intricate lattice window design can be seen. The scene is surrounded by a colored border framing the image.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1470/1480
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in blue, green, orange, yellow, rose, and gold
Dimensions
8.5 × 6.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a person standing in a slightly contorted profile view, facing towards the right side. The person has hands clasped together as if in prayer, a delicate profile with small eyes and a serene expression. They have long, flowing hair cascading down their shoulders and back, topped with a circular halo-like headdress. The individual wears a long, flowing blue garment with darker blue accents and a green sash or collar around the neck. They stand beside an altar or table, on which a chalice is placed alongside a smaller, unidentified object. In the background, there is a decorative element resembling draped garlands. To the side, a bordered architectural detail suggests a wall, and an intricate lattice window design can be seen. The scene is surrounded by a colored border framing the image.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480